Champion Race Car Driver to Appear at Chicago Auto Show

Milka Duno, the first Hispanic woman to achieve a win in a major North American sports car race, is coming to Chicago. She will meet the press during a special breakfast in the Pontiac display area from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public for "Women's Day" on February 15, 2005. A public autograph session is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Pontiac display area.

Milka is also the first Latina to be featured in the advertising launch of the new Pontiac G6. Since September, Duno has been appearing in a four-page print ad and two new Spanish language television ads as part of the launch of Pontiac's all-new entry. The in-language, culturally relevant ads are part of Pontiac's largest Hispanic marketing campaign ever.

"The G6 is Pontiac's most significant new car launch to date," said Jim Bunnell, general manager of Pontiac-GMC. "Milka's style, sophistication and control are a perfect portrayal of the new attitude, fresh design direction and renewed performance spirit displayed by the G6."

Duno's qualities and achievements as a successful female in the male dominated sport of racing are not the only traits that drew Pontiac to her. A naval engineer, she speaks three languages and has four masters degrees (earning the last three simultaneously) that she obtained in Venezuela and Spain. "Milka's educational background and pursuit of action and performance are attractive credentials," said Mark-Hans Richer, Pontiac marketing director. "Her independence and achievements provide a positive and engaging role model for women and Hispanics alike."

With more hard work, experience and a little luck, the 2005 season will deliver even more success for Milka as she returns to co-pilot the #2 CITGO Pontiac Crawford for Howard Motorsports with teammate Andy Wallace in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series. The duo scored their first win at the Grand Prix of Miami in February 2004 and their second win at the Miami 250 in September 2004. For additional information on Milka, please visit www.milkaduno.com.

Pontiac is a division of General Motors Corporation and markets the Bonneville, GTO, Grand Prix, Vibe and Montana SV6. Pontiac sold more than 474,000 vehicles in 2004, ranking third among GM divisions in total sales. In 2004, Pontiac introduced the Montana SV6 crossover sport van and the G6 sedan. The G6 coupe, the V8-powered Grand Prix GXP and the Solstice roadster will follow in 2005, with the G6 hardtop convertible bowing in early 2006. More information on Pontiac and its products can be found on the division's website at www.pontiac.com and in Spanish at www.pontiac.com/espanol.